General Leta thought for a long time, and finally said hesitantly:
“Fang, this is a big matter, I need to think about it carefully.
Can I give you an answer within three days?"
Fang Lang shrugged and said indifferently:
"Of course, just let me know when you've thought it over.
The purpose of my coming here this time is not to get you to invest in my project.
I want to ask, regarding the procurement of equipment for the Armored Division, what is the result now? "
When General Leta heard Fang Lang's question, he looked at Fang Lang with admiration and said:
"Fang, I didn't expect that the Shata Company you introduced would be so powerful. You told me that the company's backer is the General Logistics Department of the U.S. Army, but I didn't quite believe it.
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...
Now it seems that it is not just a matter of backstage support. Some of the representatives who came to Brazil for negotiations were former officers of the U.S. Army General Logistics Department.
General Morais, who was originally in the expeditionary force, personally came out to receive them, and the President even hosted a banquet for them.
Although their offer is slightly higher, I think I will choose them in the end. "
In response to General Leta's sigh, Fang Lang just smiled and said nothing.
I will never let the other party know that I am a major shareholder of this company.
Now it is enough to let the other party know that you have a close relationship with a company with such a huge background.
After all, too much is as bad as too little!
"Haha... I'm glad I can help His Excellency the General. I was worried that the equipment provided by this company would not satisfy our army brothers!"
In Fang Lang's mind, it doesn't really matter whether the army's equipment is advanced or not, since they won't have the chance to use it anyway.
However, it would be great if Shata could sign a larger arms order with the Brazilian military.
After all, this is our own company. If someone gives us money, the more the better!
"Of course the brothers in the army have no complaints, but the brothers in the navy are beginning to have complaints."
Fang Lang was stunned by these words.
He picked up the bottle and took a sip.
"Oh! I wonder what the navy brothers are dissatisfied with?"
"Hehe, some navy brothers also want to buy some advanced warships! After all, except for your First Fleet which uses new warships, other navy brothers are still using old warships."
This is great! Isn't this another business coming to the door?
Fang Lang wouldn't mind whether other brother units of the navy were equipped with more advanced equipment than his. After all, no matter how advanced the equipment was, they were no match for airplanes.
"Oh! Does the Admiralty have any ideas?"
"What the Navy wants most right now is an aircraft carrier. They even asked me to ask Shata for a quote."
Fang Lang knew that the Navy wanted to own an aircraft carrier, and he himself really wanted to own an aircraft carrier.
But, why didn’t you tell him about this?
Now the only one in the Brazilian Navy that has the ability to use aircraft carriers is Fang Lang!
After all, the First Fleet was built on the basis of an aircraft carrier.
"Does the Ministry of Defense agree to allocate funds for the purchase now?"
“Not yet, because the Navy is eyeing the Essex-class aircraft carrier, and Shata has not yet responded to whether the United States agrees to the sale.
But this is not a simple matter. It requires Mr. President to come forward and talk to the President of the United States. There will definitely not be results so quickly."
This is a good thing. Fang Lang is not worried that the aircraft carrier will fall into the hands of others after it is purchased.
If anyone really dared to attack his aircraft carrier, he could make Shata stuck and unable to deliver it.
Moreover, given his relationship with the president, if the aircraft carrier is not given to his fleet at that time, he can block the president's door.
"Okay! It seems I have to work hard. Otherwise, when I can buy an aircraft carrier, it will have nothing to do with me."
"Haha... Fang, believe me, no matter how hard you try, the aircraft carrier can't escape from your palm."
General Leta laughed out loud after hearing what Fang Lang said.
"Ah? Why?"
“Because General Morais and General Crook both said that only you are qualified to command an aircraft carrier fleet.
After all, you are the only naval commander who has participated in a carrier battle group battle."
"Haha...it seems that both generals have good taste!"
General Leta also had to admire the connections of the young major in front of him within the army.
General Moraes was a high-ranking general whose opinions carried great influence in the army.
Since he supports Fang Lang to take charge of the first aircraft carrier, then it is basically settled.
In fact, Fang Lang was a little surprised. He didn't quite understand why General Morais was so optimistic about him.
But, whatever! Maybe this is love?
The communication with General Leta did enable Fang Lang to obtain some of the latest developments within the military, which brought him considerable gains today.
The two of them toasted each other again and enjoyed the drink very much.
Just when Fang Lang and General Leta were drinking happily, word had begun to spread among Brazil's big capitalist circles that Fangyuan Group had introduced a complete automobile industry system from Germany.
As they were preparing to build a joint venture factory in the country, the President personally persuaded Fangyuan Group to give out a portion of the shares so that everyone could participate.
At one time, all powerful capital began to become active.
In the luxury residential area in the center of Rio de Janeiro, several gentlemen in suits and ties were sitting around an elderly white man with graying hair.
"Sir, did Fang Lang really import a complete set of automobile industry systems from Germany?"
A young white man in a suit and gold-rimmed glasses asked the elderly man in the main seat with a look of disbelief.
"Mr. Smart, the President personally told me that he has seen the cooperation agreement with his own eyes.
The project can be launched at any time. Do you think it is true or not? "
"But why would the Fang family be willing to share such a good project with everyone?"
"When did I say that the Fang family is ready to share this piece of cake?"
Everyone around looked at the young man as if he were a fool.
Some people even shook their heads silently, sighing in their hearts. It seems that the Smart family has really fallen into decline, as they actually allowed a young man to attend such an important gathering.
How can you accomplish anything great if you are so impatient when speaking and doing things?
This young man named Smart owns the largest rubber plantation in Brazil.
During World War II, his family developed rapidly due to the importance of rubber raw materials.
Unfortunately, his father suddenly passed away in an accident when the family business was developing at its best.
The huge family business was inherited by the young man in front of him.
This young man named Fatih Smart is a rookie who just graduated from school and has no business experience.
However, his father had laid a good foundation for the family. Through the opportunity of doing rubber business with Americans, he met many Brazilian businessmen who had close ties with Americans.
And integrated into this group, which also includes many politicians, most of whom are members of the National Alliance.
This group is naturally the financial backer behind the National Alliance.
Because of the importance of the rubber business, his father had a high status in the group.
However, after his father passed away, this impetuous young man's performance after entering the group on behalf of his family was really disappointing.
Smart also knew that he was indeed a little impulsive, and he was slowly learning to mature.
However, as a Brazilian who studied in the United States for two years, I am very clear about the importance of industry and the profits of industrial products.
In fact, he had already learned about the rubber deep processing industry before this meeting.
Different rubber products require different rubber processing technologies, and these technologies are exactly what he wants.
So, when he heard here today that a complete automobile industry system had been introduced, he was of course very shocked.
You should know that there are a lot of rubber products on cars, such as tires, rubber rings, and rubber hoses.
He knew where his family's advantageous industries lay, so he did not want to enter into businesses like vehicle factories, but instead kept his eyes firmly on rubber products.
This was also the reason why he couldn't hold back his excitement and asked impatiently.
He didn't understand why Fang Lang was willing to share such a sure-win business.
"Mr. Francois, young people are ignorant, so don't mind it. Now that we are all here, we must believe in the authenticity of this project."
A middle-aged white man with a big beard and a fierce look came forward to help.
The people around also responded in unison.
They don't want Smart's impetuosity to affect their chances of getting involved in big business.
The elderly white man with graying hair was obviously the leader of the group, René Francois.
After hearing everyone's persuasion, he didn't continue to hold it.
Instead, he picked up the coffee, took a sip, and then said:
“Originally, this project was initiated by Mr. Fang, who signed a cooperation agreement between Fangyuan Group and more than 40 German auto parts companies.
This was originally Fangyuan Group’s own project.
However, after hearing about it, the President took the initiative to talk to Mr. Fang.
I hope Fangyuan Group can bring this project to help everyone make money together.”
Now it wasn't just Smart who had doubts, everyone started to feel confused.
Why should the Fang family bring you along to make money with the project they negotiated with great difficulty?
René François obviously saw the confusion among the crowd and smiled.
“I have just said that the Fang family has not agreed to let other people participate in this project.
However, we cannot but give the president face.
So, what Mr. Fang meant was that if anyone really wanted to participate in this project, they needed to be sincere and talk to the Fang family.
As for whether or not we can impress the Fang family, it all depends on your abilities."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people below immediately began to discuss.
Smart's mind has begun to get excited. If he just joins the tire factory, what kind of sincerity should he show to impress the Fang family?
François saw that everyone was talking about it, and it was obvious that they all had their own ideas.
He was not in a hurry and slowly picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip.
After putting the cup down, he uttered "cough, cough" twice to remind everyone that he still had something to say.
Finally, the discussions among the crowd gradually died down.
François continued slowly:
“The President asked me to remind you that Fangyuan Group’s grain and oil export companies may be suppressed by Nice’s grain import and export companies.
The President has stated that he will stand on the side of Fangyuan Group in the competition between the two companies.
In exchange for the Fang family's agreement for everyone to participate in this project.
I know that some of you here are also shareholders of the Nice Group.
I hope you can think carefully about whether you want to stand with us."
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